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20 A twisted mind never finds happiness,
    and one with a devious tongue repeatedly gets into trouble.
21 The parent of a fool has grief,
    and the father of a godless fool has no joy.
22 A joyful heart is good medicine,
    but depression drains one’s strength.

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20 One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper;
    one whose tongue is perverse falls into trouble.

21 To have a fool for a child brings grief;
    there is no joy for the parent of a godless fool.(A)

22 A cheerful heart is good medicine,
    but a crushed(B) spirit dries up the bones.(C)

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